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“When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it. ” ~ W. Clement Stone
I need to do this
explore this
because its pull demands it.
I can’t help it
It speaks to who I am
it’s what I do, it’s what I want to do.
When my mind tells me to just do the safe thing
when I see the look of worry in your face
when everything around me and within me is screaming to be reasonable
when the weight of the burden to do what’s expected brings me to my knees
when fear tightens its grip on me and I struggle to breathe
I gather my courage, stand up, straighten my posture and set my sight on the horizon.
I love you for your concern, I do – I’m scared too.
Can you understand?
This is what I am compelled to do
it burns within me
if I fail, then I fail
but if I don’t try I will always wonder.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
What compels you?
On The Way.... said:
It’s that fire in me that keeps me alive, that desire to keep doing what it feels like I was born for. But the fight against something I don’t understand trying to make me give up, hurts and I am scared I’m not going to win.
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dianasschwenk said:
You are one of the bravest women I know. I know you’re afraid, I know you hurt. I know you continue to make a difference for so many young people. I know that your integrity and a promise that you made keep you trying every day. I’m glad you’re part of this world and the blogging community. I continue to hope and pray that you will come through this into the light of hope. (((HUGS)))
Diana
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Kristi said:
very powerful D. And you can do it!
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) Thanks Kristi!
xo
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When in New Places said:
“it’s what I do, it’s what I want to do.”
I love this, Diana ~ YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
Nothing but support coming at you!
😀
~Andrea<3
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much Andrea!
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f-stop mama said:
Love this! I am currently at a place in my life where I am about to embark on a big change. I am ready to take the plunge and reading this helps me to know I am right to do it. I love the last line, so true and inspirational.
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dianasschwenk said:
I’m so happy to hear that and wish you well as you plunge into your future!
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elizabeth2560 said:
This is brilliant, especially “when everything around me and within me is screaming to be reasonable; when the weight of the burden to do what’s expected brings me to my knees”.
I have faith in you to stand up, start walking, then fly.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Elizabeth!! I knew you’d be able to relate. 🙂
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joannerambling said:
Wow what a bloody great poem…………loved it
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Joanne!
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Sheryl said:
The poem is wonderful. I love the way it thoughtfully reflects on what two people are thinking.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Sheryl!
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Well said! I understand the compulsion you are feeling, and why you can’t deny it. In my case it is getting my novel completed – “the burning desire to get to work on it”, and finish it, so I can begin another. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
I knew you would – I can’t wait to read your novel!
xo
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bulldog said:
Damn .. blown away by this… beautiful…
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much bulldog!
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Ian Munro said:
Love the poetry. Love the imagery. Love the message. I see The Other Bottom Line here!
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dianasschwenk said:
You have great vision! 😉
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bodhisattvaintraining said:
inspiring and strong – leaves me curious 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks! It’s a moment in time as I follow my heart – ahh the ebb and flow of life
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